Brown is very brown; maybe too close to black. Most said true to size but some said runs long and wide. I should've listened to the majority. Runs true to size so I have to send back for bigger size. I will think about whether or not I want to keep this due to the very dark color. Seems comfortable. Very soft and thick fabric. Not leather but the price matches the quality and is a fairly good leather fooler. I am picky and would wear it even though it isn't good leather because it seems comfortable. I have trouble wearing even the minimum heel height due to fused ankle. Given the elevation in the ball of foot area, the true heel is about 1/4' to 3/8" (not 5/8").

I was looking for a narrow black flat with a strap as I have a problem with shoes slipping off. This shoe is pretty narrow compared to others I have tried. I had to send the size 7N back to exchange for a 7.5N. I may try to have a strap added if the 7.5 fits well. It is hard to find a professional flat shoe for work that looks nice and holds onto your foot. I wish there were more cute narrow flats with straps for people like me who have a problem with slip on shoes. The shoe is nice looking and I really hope it works out.